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Yamaha YSP-800 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 YSP-800 Digital Sound Projector OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ■ Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated...
  • Page 3 – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
  • Page 4 12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW ... 2 FEATURES... 3 USING THIS MANUAL ... 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 6 Front panel ... 6 Front panel display ... 7 Rear panel ... 8 Remote control... 9 PREPARATION INSTALLATION ... 11 Before installing this unit...

  • Page 6: Overview

    The YSP-800 projects sound beams containing surround sound information for the front right (R), front left (L), surround right (SR) and surround left (SL) speaker positions, which are reflected off the walls of your listening room before reaching the actual listening position.

  • Page 7: Features

    ◆ Target mode Cinema DSP Digital This unit employs the Cinema DSP Digital technology developed by YAMAHA Electronics Corp. so that you can experience movies at home with all the dramatic sound impact that the director intended to convey. OSD (on-screen display)

  • Page 8: Using This Manual

    USING THIS MANUAL Notes • This manual describes how to connect and operate this unit. For details regarding the operation of external components, refer to the supplied owner’s manual for the component. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In such cases, the operation is described using remote control operation.

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check that you have received all of the following parts. Remote control (×1) STANDBY/ON POWER POWER INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO INPUTMODE SLEEP 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO TARGET MUSIC MOVIE VOL MODE SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP CH LEVEL MENU ENTER TEST RETURN VOLUME...

  • Page 10: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 OPTIMIZER MIC jack Use to connect the supplied optimizer microphone to be used to run AUTO SETUP (see page 27). 2 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display NIGHT SLEEP 1 NIGHT indicator Lights up when you select a volume mode (see page 52). 2 SLEEP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on (see page 55). 3 Decoder indicators Light up when the corresponding decoder of this unit is in operation (see page 44).

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    (see page 16). 8 SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Use to connect a YAMAHA subwoofer equipped with a SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack to this unit (see page 20). 9 AC power supply cable Use to connect to the AC wall outlet (see page 21).

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Use to select and adjust SET MENU items. A TEST Outputs a test tone when adjusting the output level of each speaker (see page 78). B VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the volume level of this unit (see page 38).
  • Page 14 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS I MACRO Use to set the TV macro (see page 85). J INPUTMODE Switches between input modes (AUTO, DTS or ANALOG). See page 37 for details. K SLEEP Sets the sleep timer (see page 55). L Beam mode buttons Change the beam mode settings (see page 40).

  • Page 15: Installation

    W (3 to 7 m) x H (2 to 3.5 m) x D (3 to 7 m) • Rooms with less than 2 m from the listening position to the speaker positions • Rooms where objects such as furniture are likely to obstruct the path of sound beams •...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION ■ Detaching the metal apparatus from the rear panel A metal apparatus is attached to the rear panel used for packing purposes. If the metal apparatus is a nuisance when you install this unit, you can detach it from the rear panel.
  • Page 17 ■ Affixing this unit Peel off the film from each of the four supplied fasteners and then secure them to the bottom four corners of this unit and the top of the rack, etc. This unit Peel off the film Fasteners Notes •...

  • Page 18: Connections

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS This unit is equipped with two optical digital jacks, one coaxial digital jack and two types of analog jacks for connecting external components such as your TV, DVD player, VCR, digital satellite tuner, cable TV tuner and game console. Further, by connecting a subwoofer to this unit, you can enjoy reinforced low bass sounds.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to this unit and display the OSD for easy viewing when you adjust the system parameters in SET MENU. Note If you connect this unit to the analog audio and optical digital audio output jacks at the same time as shown in the left illustration below, the digital audio signals output at the optical digital output jack take priority over the analog audio signals output at the analog audio output jacks.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Dvd Player/Recorder

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD player/recorder To connect a DVD player/recorder, connect the coaxial digital output jack on your DVD player to the coaxial digital input jack (DVD COAXIAL) on this unit. If there is no coaxial digital output jack on your DVD player/recorder, use them with optical digital connection. DVD/VCR combo player/recorder Video signal to a TV...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Vcr

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR, connect the analog audio output jacks on your VCR to the analog audio input jacks (VCR R/L) on this unit. Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks. Video signal to a TV Analog audio output...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Digital Satellite Tuner Or A Cable Tv Tuner

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner To connect a digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner, connect the optical digital output jack on your digital satellite tuner or cable TV tuner to the optical digital input jack (TV/STB OPTICAL) on this unit. In addition, connect the analog audio output jacks on your VCR to the analog audio input jacks (TV/STB R/L) on this unit.

  • Page 23: Connecting Other External Components

    Connecting other external components To connect other external components, connect the optical digital output jack on the component to the optical digital input jack (AUX OPTICAL) on this unit. You can connect a DVD player/recorder or a component that supports optical digital connections. Optical fiber cable Attach to this unit To prevent cables from becoming...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Subwoofer

    Connecting to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack (U.S.A. and Canada models only) When connecting a YAMAHA subwoofer equipped with a SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack, connect it to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack on this unit. If the subwoofer is connected using a system type connection, changing the power mode of this unit controls the power mode of the subwoofer.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Supply Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cable Once all other connections are complete, plug the power supply cable into the AC wall outlet. To the AC outlet...

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing batteries in the remote control Press Press and hold the mark on the battery cover and then slide off the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R6, UM-3) into the battery compartment. Make sure you insert the batteries according to the polarity markings (+/–).

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control The control area and the corresponding functions of the remote control change depending on the currently selected input source. Press the input selector buttons (TV, STB, VCR, DVD or AUX) to select an input source and switch to the operation mode of the corresponding input source.

  • Page 28: Using Set Menu

    USING SET MENU Displaying the OSD This section simply describes how to display the OSD (on- screen display) of this unit on your TV screen and set the parameters for your listening room. Once this is complete, you can enjoy real surround sound while watching TV in the comfort of your own home.

  • Page 29: The Flow Chart Of Set Menu

    Run MANUAL SETUP. See “MANUAL SETUP” on page 63. • If you cannot clearly hear a sound beam from a specific speaker channel, adjust settings for SETTING PARAMETERS (see page 65) or for BEAM ADJUSTMENT (see page 66) in BEAM MENU.

  • Page 30: Auto Setup

    This unit employs the beam optimization feature and the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology with the aid of the supplied optimizer microphone, allowing you to avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieving highly accurate sound adjustments that best match your listening environment.

  • Page 31: Installing The Optimizer Microphone

    Installing the optimizer microphone The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound that this unit produces in your actual listening environment. Follow the procedure below to connect the optimizer microphone to this unit and make sure that the optimizer microphone is placed in a proper location and that there are no large obstacles between the optimizer microphone and the walls in your listening room.

  • Page 32: Using Auto Setup

    AUTO SETUP Example of using the supplied cardboard microphone stand Optimizer microphone position More than 2 m (6.5 ft) Cardboard microphone stand ■ Assembling the supplied cardboard microphone stand You will find three separate parts (one circular-shaped part and two longitudinal-shaped parts) of the cardboard microphone stand originally put together.
  • Page 33 Notes • If your listening room has curtains, open the curtains before starting the BEAM OPT+SOUND OPTIMZ or the BEAM OPTIMZ only procedure. • Make sure that your listening room is as quiet as possible while this unit is performing the AUTO SETUP procedure. •...
  • Page 34 AUTO SETUP Press to select BEAM OPT+SOUND OPTIMZ, BEAM OPTIMZ only or SOUND OPTIMZ only and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER . INSTALLING;;Parallel to Wall MOUNTING;;;;SHELF REFLECTING;;NORMAL Set MIC in front of YSP [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down/[ ]/[ ]:Sel [ENTER]:Start BEAM OPT+SOUND OPTIMZ (Beam optimization and YPAO sound...
  • Page 35 MOUNTING (Mounting) Use to select the mounted position of the unit in your listening room. Choices: SHELF (Shelf mount), WALL (Wall mount) SHELF WALL • Select WALL if the unit is mounted on the wall. • Select SHELF if the unit is mounted on the shelf. REFLECTING (Reflecting) Use to select the reflectivity of your listening room.
  • Page 36 AUTO SETUP Check that the following screen is displayed on your TV. The results of the AUTO SETUP procedure are displayed on your TV. Example of the SHOW RESULT screen SHOW RESULT BEAM MODE: 5BEAM SUBWOOFER: NOT APPLICABLE [ENTER]:Enter [RETURN]:Cancel Press ENTER to confirm the results or press RETURN to cancel the results.

  • Page 37: Error Messages For Auto Setup

    If the problem persists, contact the nearest YAMAHA service center for assistance. An internal system error occurred. Repeat the AUTO SETUP procedure. AUTO SETUP...

  • Page 38: Using The System Memory

    USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY Saving settings You can save the current settings adjusted in SET MENU in the system memory of this unit. It is handy to save certain settings according to the varying conditions of your listening environment.

  • Page 39: Loading Settings

    Press to select USER1, USER2 or USER3 and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER 2)MEMORY SAVE USER1 Save Now? [ENTER]:Enter Press ENTER again. The new parameters are saved as USER1, USER2 or USER3. Once the parameters are saved, the display returns to the SET MENU screen.
  • Page 40 USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY Press to select MEMORY and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER ;MEMORY 1)LOAD 2)SAVE [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter Press to select LOAD and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER 1)MEMORY LOAD USER1...

  • Page 41: Playback

    Selecting the input source You can play back sound from the components connected to this unit simply by pressing INPUT on the front panel repeatedly or pressing one of the input selector buttons (TV, STB, VCR, DVD or AUX) on the remote control. The name of the selected input source and the type of the corresponding input mode appear in the front panel display.

  • Page 42: Playing Back Sources

    PLAYBACK Playing back sources Once an input source is selected (see page 37), you can play back the selected input source. Note This section uses a DVD player as an example of the playback source. For details on the TV and the DVD player you are using, refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the TV and the DVD player.

  • Page 43: Muting The Sound

    Muting the sound TV VOL VOLUME MUTE TV INPUT TV MUTE Press MUTE on the remote control to mute the sound. AUDIO MUTE ON appears in the front panel display, and the volume level indicator flashes. MUTE Press MUTE on the remote control again (or press VOLUME +/–) to resume the sound output.

  • Page 44: Beam Mode

    BEAM MODE You can change the beam mode to suit the input source of this unit using the beam mode buttons on the remote control (STEREO, 3BEAM, 5BEAM, ST+3BEAM or TARGET). Select stereo mode for 2-channel sources, 3 beam mode, 5 beam mode and stereo plus 3 beam mode for 5.1-channel playback.

  • Page 45: Beam Mode

    INPUTMODE SLEEP 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO TARGET MUSIC MOVIE VOL MODE SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP CH LEVEL MENU ENTER RETURN TEST Press YSP on the remote control to switch to the operation mode of this unit. Press one of the beam mode buttons to select the desired beam mode.

  • Page 46: Beam Mode

    BEAM MODE 3 beam mode Outputs sound beams from the front left and right and center speakers. This mode is ideal for enjoying movies with the whole family. Because the listening position area is widened, you can enjoy excellent quality surround sound over a wider area.

  • Page 47: Target Mode

    Target mode Outputs sound beams in a single channel. This mode is ideal if you do not want the sound beams to be reflected on the walls in your listening room or if you do not disturb others asleep while enjoying music or movies at night. In addition, you can adjust the horizontal angle of the sound beams so that you can hear dialogues clearly even from a distant location such as the kitchen area in your...

  • Page 48: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ■ Decoder indicators Depending on the input source and the selected surround mode, the indicators in the front panel display light up as follows: Status When PCM signals are being input When DTS digital signals are being input or when DTS Neo:6 is selected When Dolby Digital signals are...

  • Page 49: Enjoying 2-Channel Sources In Surround Sound

    Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround sound This unit can decode 2-channel sources for 5.1 channel playback so that you can enjoy a variety of surround sound effects by switching the surround mode. The surround modes are available only when the CINEMA DSP programs are turned off (see page 51) or when the movie program is selected as the CINEMA DSP program (see page 50).

  • Page 50: Enjoying Tv In Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying TV in surround sound You can enjoy analog audio signals output from your TV in real surround sound. Before performing the steps below, set the volume of this unit to –40 dB. If necessary, adjust the volume level in step 4 below. INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO...

  • Page 51: Adjusting Surround Mode Parameters

    Adjusting surround mode parameters You can configure the parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II Music and DTS Neo:6 Music to fine-tune the surround sound effect. INPUTMODE SLEEP 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO TARGET MUSIC MOVIE VOL MODE SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP CH LEVEL MENU ENTER...
  • Page 52 CT WIDTH Distributes the center channel sound to the left and right. If set to 0, center channel sounds output only from the center speaker. Control range: 0 to 7 Default setting: 3 ■ When DTS Neo:6 Music is selected C.

  • Page 53: Using Sound Field Programs

    This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from stereo or multi-channel sources. This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA CINEMA DSP (digital sound field processing) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience. Most of the sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous concert halls, music venues and movie theaters.

  • Page 54: Turning On Cinema Dsp Programs

    USING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Turning on CINEMA DSP programs You can select from three different sound field programs (MUSIC, MOVIE and SPORTS) depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy. Notes • The CINEMA DSP programs are not available if the stereo mode (see page 42) or the target mode (see page 43) is selected as the beam mode.

  • Page 55: Turning Off Cinema Dsp Programs

    Turning off CINEMA DSP programs Turn off the CINEMA DSP programs if you want to enjoy the original sound without the sound field program effect. Press YSP on the remote control to switch to the operation mode of this unit. Press OFF on the remote control to turn off the sound field programs.

  • Page 56: Using The Volume Mode

    USING THE VOLUME MODE The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. In addition, you can limit the volume level of the TV so that it will not vary suddenly to a great extent whenever the contents being broadcast change (i.e.
  • Page 57 Press on the remote control to adjust the effect level of compression while NIGHT:CINEMA, NIGHT:MUSIC or TV EQUAL VOL is displayed. ENTER Effect.Lvl:MIN Effect.Lvl:MID Effect.Lvl:MAX • Select Effect.Lvl:MIN for minimum compression. • Select Effect.Lvl:MID for standard compression. • Select Effect.Lvl:MAX for maximum compression.

  • Page 58: Using Trubass

    USING TRUBASS This unit can produce the perception of an improved low frequency performance with the aid of the SRS TruBass technology, which improves bass even without a subwoofer and provides deeper, richer bass in the presence of a subwoofer. Note The TruBass is not available when the target mode is selected as the beam mode (see page 43).

  • Page 59: Using The Sleep Timer

    USING THE SLEEP TIMER Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a specified time period. The sleep timer is useful if you are going to sleep after a certain amount of time while this unit is still playing back a source. Setting the sleep timer INPUTMODE SLEEP...

  • Page 60: Canceling The Sleep Timer

    USING THE SLEEP TIMER Canceling the sleep timer Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly so that SLEEP OFF appears in the front panel display. SLEEP SLEEP Wait for a few seconds without operating this unit to confirm the setting for the sleep timer. The SLEEP indicator disappears from the front panel display, indicating that the sleep timer is deactivated.

  • Page 61: Basic Setup

    (see page 35). • In order to fine-tune the listening environment parameters, as well as to make advanced settings for speaker positions, sound beams, digital input and the OSD, see MANUAL SETUP (see page 63).
  • Page 62 BASIC SETUP ■ ROOM TYPE (Room type) Check that the following screen is displayed on your TV. If this screen is not displayed, repeat steps 1 to 3. ;BASIC SETUP . 1 ROOM TYPE ? PUSH [ENTER] Key. Press ENTER. ENTER Press to switch between the SQUARE...
  • Page 63 ■ INSTALLED POSITION (Installed position of this unit) Check that the following screen is displayed on your TV. If this screen is not displayed, make settings for ROOM TYPE. ;BASIC SETUP LE.E* SQUARE EQ. 2 INSTALLED POSITION ? LE.E3 PUSH [ENTER] Key. Press ENTER.
  • Page 64 BASIC SETUP Press to select the installed position type that best suits the installed position of this unit in your listening room and then press ENTER. The following screen appears in the front panel display. ENTER ;BASIC SETUP LE.E* SQUARE EQ.>* CENTER LE.E3 ROOM SIZE ? LE.E4...
  • Page 65 If RECTANGLE is selected for ROOM TYPE 3 ROOM SIZE ? ENTER ENTER [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Enter 3.4 m (11 ft) SMALL 4.2 m (14 ft) (Small) 4.2 m (14 ft) (Medium) 5.0 m (17 ft) LARGE (Large) Press to select the room size that best suits your listening room and then press ENTER.
  • Page 66 BASIC SETUP Press to select YES or NO and then press ENTER. ENTER • Select YES to register the settings if they are satisfactory. The following screen appears, and your BASIC SETUP settings are registered. 4 SETUP OK? Data Setting ! Please wait.

  • Page 67: Manual Setup

    SOUND MENU and BEAM MENU to make additional adjustmen • BEAM MENU allows you to make settings for the surround sound effects normally available in the speaker settings menu. • Make settings for the parameters in BEAM MENU first before you make settings for the parameters in SOUND MENU, INPUT MENU and DISPLAY MENU.

  • Page 68: Using Manual Setup

    MANUAL SETUP Using MANUAL SETUP Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. INPUTMODE 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO TARGET MUSIC MOVIE VOL MODE SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP CH LEVEL ENTER TEST You can adjust the SET MENU parameters while the unit is reproducing sound.

  • Page 69: Beam Menu

    BEAM MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the sound beam output. SET MENU → MANUAL SETUP → BEAM MENU 2 BEAM MENU . A)SETTING PARAMETERS B)BEAM ADJUSTMENT C)IMAGE LOCATION [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [SELECT]:Enter ■ SETTING PARAMETERS (Setting parameters) Use to set the position of this unit in your listening room and the distance of this unit from the listening position.
  • Page 70 FOCAL LENGTH is set to CENTER (see page 67). • Depending on the beam mode settings (see page 40), some speaker positions may not be available for selection. In this case, “– –” is displayed. When using the stereo plus 3 beam mode, set the surround left and right signals to be output from the front left and right speakers.
  • Page 71 The lines in the illustration below indicate the distance. Choices: 0.3 m to 24.0 m (1.0 ft to 80.0 ft) • Front L adjusts the distance the front left speaker sound beams travel. • Front R adjusts the distance the front right speaker sound beams travel.
  • Page 72 [ENTER]:Return ■ IMAGE LOCATION (Image location) Use to adjust the direction from which the front left and right speaker sound is heard by directing these audio signals so that they are also output from the center speaker. Use this feature to redirect audio signals if the sound...

  • Page 73: Sound Menu

    • SL adjusts the balance of the front left and surround left speakers. • SR adjusts the balance of the surround left and surround right speakers. • SWFR adjusts the balance of the front left speaker and subwoofer. MANUAL SETUP B)BEAM LEVEL...
  • Page 74 [ENTER]:Return BASS OUT (Bass out) Low-frequency (bass) signals can be directed to the subwoofer and/or the front left and right speaker positions. This setting also determines the routing of LFE (low- frequency effect) signals found in Dolby Digital or DTS sources.

  • Page 75: Input Menu

    MAX (maximum) G)DD/DTS Dynamic Range MIN STD )MAX [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Retern Select to adjust the speaker compression. • Select MIN for listening to sources at low volume levels. • Select STD for general use. • Select MAX for feature films.
  • Page 76 MANUAL SETUP ■ INPUT MODE (Input mode) Use to designate the input mode for the input sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn on the power of this unit. For information on the types of audio signals that can be output by this unit, see “Surround modes and recommended sources”...

  • Page 77: Display Menu

    Repeat steps 1 to 3 to rename each input. Press ENTER to exit. The new names are registered, and the display returns to the previous screen. ENTER DISPLAY MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the display. SET MENU → MANUAL SETUP → OPTION MENU 4 DISPLAY MENU .
  • Page 78 (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Use this to change the display unit of measurement. Choices: METERS, FEET C)UNIT SET )METERS FEET [ ]/[ ]:Select [ENTER]:Retern • Select METERS to input speaker distances in meters. • Select FEET to input speaker distances in feet.

  • Page 79: Adjusting System Parameters

    ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS Setting the maximum volume level You can set the maximum volume level so that this unit will not output sound beyond the limited volume level. INPUT VOLUME STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON POWER POWER INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO INPUTMODE SLEEP 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO...

  • Page 80: Protecting The Current Settings

    ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS Press to adjust the maximum volume level. ENTER Control range: 0 dB to –99.0 dB Control step: 1 dB Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or on the remote control to set this unit to the standby mode. STANDBY/ON Front panel Remote control...

  • Page 81: Initializing The Current Settings

    Press to switch between PROTECT: ON and PROTECT: OFF. ENTER PROTECT: ON PROTECT: OFF • Select PROTECT: ON to activate the protection feature. • Select PROTECT: OFF to deactivate the protection feature. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or on the remote control to set this unit to the standby mode.

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Audio Balance

    Notes • All the speaker levels cannot be adjusted when the stereo mode is selected as the beam mode (see page 42). • FRONT L/R cannot be adjusted when the stereo plus 3 mode is selected as the beam mode (see page 41).
  • Page 83 To adjust the output level of your subwoofer, set BASS OUT to BOTH or SWFR (page 70). ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS ■ Using the audio output being played back You can also manually adjust the speaker levels while playing back an input source such as a DVD. SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP...
  • Page 84 ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS Press to adjust speaker volumes. ENTER Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB Press CH LEVEL (or wait for a few seconds without operating this unit) when you have completed your adjustment. CH LEVEL...

  • Page 85: Selecting The Input Mode

    SELECTING THE INPUT MODE You can select the type of audio input signals of the selected input source according to your preference or the conditions of the input source. We recommend setting the input mode to AUTO in most cases. STANDBY/ON POWER POWER...

  • Page 86: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate remote control codes.

  • Page 87: Controlling Other Components

    Controlling other components ■ Operating your TV Press TV to select TV as the input source. STANDBY/ON POWER POWER INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO INPUTMODE SLEEP 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO TARGET MUSIC MOVIE VOL MODE SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP CH LEVEL MENU ENTER TEST RETURN...
  • Page 88 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating your VCR player Press VCR to select VCR as the input source. STANDBY/ON POWER INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTMODE 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO TARGET MUSIC MOVIE VOL MODE SPORTS SURROUND CINEMA DSP CH LEVEL ENTER TEST TV VOL VOLUME MUTE TV INPUT...

  • Page 89: Using The Tv Macro

    Using the TV macro The TV macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For example, when you want to play a DVD, you would normally turn on the component, select DVD as the input source and press the play button to start playback.
  • Page 90 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Setting macros for the TV without the tuning capability Press and hold CODE SET on the remote control and then press one of the input selector buttons to select the input source you want to set macros for. Proceed to step 2 while holding down CODE SET.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Surround sound effects are insubstantial. Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator does not light up in the front panel display.) There is noise interference when a subwoofer is not connected to this unit.
  • Page 93 ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work and/or function properly. You cannot operate external components with this unit’s remote control. The cursor buttons do not work during SET MENU operation. Cause Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Audio formats ■ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels.

  • Page 95: Index

    Audio Pin Cable... 15 to 18 Beam modes... 40 Coaxial digital output jack... 8 Coaxial digital input jack... 8 Digital Audio Pin Cable... 16 Display ... 7, 24 Dolby Digital ... 44 Dolby Pro Logic... 44 Dolby Pro Logic II... 44 DTS...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    • Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) ... 2 W (1 kHz, 10% THD, 4 Ω) × 21 20 W (100 Hz, 10% THD, 4 Ω) × 2 SPEAKER SECTION Small dia. speakers ...4 cm (1.5”)-cone magnetic shielding type × 21 Woofers ...10 cm (3.9”)-cone magnetic shielding type ×...
  • Page 97 TELEFUNKUN 269, 264, 265, 266 293, 297, 234, THOMSON 235, 236 TOSHIBA GOODMANS 296, 298, 223 VIDECH GRUNDIG 229, 238, 249 WARDS YAMAHA HITACHI 297, 239, 242, 243, 285 ZENITH IRRADIO ITT/NOKIA 244, 245 DVD PLAYER JC PENNY 293, 297, 234, 237...
  • Page 98 TOTEVISION 363, 396 UNITECH UNIVERSUM 396, 327, 376 VIDEOSONIC 363 W.WHOUSE WARDS 395, 396, 336, 362, 397, 363 YAMAHA 399, 392, 393, 394 ZERITH 344, 361, 368, 371, 379, 396, 397 CABLE TV TUNER 739, 752, 753, 755, 758, 759, 762...
  • Page 99 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 100 • Rooms with measurements outside the following range W (3 to 7 m) x H (2 to 3.5 m) x D (3 to 7 m) • Rooms with less than 2 m from the listening position to the speaker positions •...
  • Page 101 3. Automatically setting up the listening environment This unit employs the beam optimization feature and the YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology with the aid of the supplied optimizer microphone, allowing you to avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieve highly accurate sound adjustments that best match your listening environment.

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